Good morning, Norfolk.

Norfolk will host the fifth annual Community Connect event on Oct.

11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at MacArthur Center Green—over 50 City departments and local vendors will offer youth and senior services, community involvement, healthy living, music and arts, and financial assistance for everyone.

Norfolk Botanical Garden received a seven-year-old corpse flower from the U.S. Botanic Garden that smells like rotting flesh and attracts flies and beetles—garden staff expect it will bloom early next year.

Norfolk school leaders will vote Monday at 5 p.m. on a plan that would close at least eight buildings amid declining enrollment and funding issues—several schools will be consolidated or repurposed, and a joint meeting with the city council is set for Tuesday, October 7 to discuss next steps.

Drivers on Virginia Beach Boulevard and Military Highway noticed new fences set up around underpasses as the city marked laydown areas for the upcoming overpass repairs; a local resident said the work took three days while repair dates have not been announced yet—focusing solely on the repair preparation.

Evening with Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country

7 p.m. — The Annex — $25 adv // $30 day of show — Experience an evening filled with Cosmic Country vibes and a dynamic exploration of American music.

Driver Improvement Class in Norfolk, VA

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 cash or money order only — Enhance your driving skills and receive your Certificate of Completion the same day.

35th Annual Virginia Children's Festival

10 AM – 3 PM — Town Point Park — Free entry — A fun-filled day for families with interactive activities, performances, and workshops focused on children 10 and younger.

Driver Improvement Class

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 cash or money order only — Enhance your driving skills and obtain your completion certificate in one day.

Holy Convocation 2025

10 AM – 4 PM — 2800 Chesapeake Blvd, Norfolk, VA — Free entry — Experience a powerful move of God at ELIM Holy Convocation led by renowned speakers.

Taylor Rave: A Night of Taylor Swift Remixes

10 p.m. — The NorVa — Age 16+ — Experience an electrifying night filled with Taylor Swift remixes, lasers, and neon lights.

Soweto Gospel Choir Performance

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Attucks Theatre — Ticket prices to be determined — Experience the spellbinding harmonies of a multi-GRAMMY and Emmy Award-winning choir as they tour the U.S.

20th Annual Virginia Beach Golf Tournament

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM — Virginia Beach National Golf Club — $100–$120 per player — Tee off for a good cause and enjoy a day filled with prizes and camaraderie.

Everclear Live Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — The NorVa — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 30 years of rock with Everclear in a high-energy comeback show.

Joel Ross Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Attucks Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the lush sound of vibraphonist Joel Ross, a Blue Note artist redefining the vibes.